Govt Reveals Next Move After Court Halts Controversial Ksh 200B Kenya-US Health Deal
The High Court suspended the Kenya-U.S. health corporation framework this week, pending a full hearing and determination of the matter...
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The Kenyan government will provide full documentation for the controversial Ksh 200 billion Kenya-US health deal after the High Court halted its implementation on December 10. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed compliance but stated plans to challenge the ruling, emphasizing that the court's order only affected data sharing aspects, not the entire agreement.
- The High Court issued conservatory orders on Wednesday, December 10, suspending the health framework signed on December 4, 2025.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reiterated that the deal is a cooperative policy arrangement, not an international treaty, and includes stringent safeguards.
- The government is confident that presenting the full documentation will lead the court to appreciate the deal's contents, as initial orders were issued without all facts.
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High Court Halts Data-Sharing Component of Ksh 200B Kenya-US Health Deal - December 2025
The High Court issued conservatory orders on December 10, halting the implementation of the data-sharing component of the Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework. The Ministry of Health has vowed to defend the $1.6 billion (Sh208 billion) partnership in court, stating it will provide full documentation and respects Kenya's data protection laws. Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, who filed the petition, raised concerns about data sovereignty, the constitutionality of the agreement, and potential human experimentation. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized that the court's order only affected data sharing aspects, not the entire agreement. In response, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya criticized the petitioners, accusing them of sabotaging vital government health programs.
